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Birds benefit hugely from garden feeders in the winter

How to feed garden birds cheaply ahead of the Big Garden Birdwatch

(Clockwise from top left) Yellow-browed warblers, starling murmurations, tawny owls, bramblings, and pink-footed geese are among the things birdwatchers have to look forwards to in November

5 special birds and 'spectacular' aerial displays to spot in November

The eight birds competing this year are all species in need of special conservation support

The RSPB has launched the UK's very own 'Bird of the Year' contest

(Clockwise from left) Fieldfares, redwings, goldcrests, and bearded tits are among the birds it'll become a little easier to spot in the UK this month

Four elusive and visiting birds you can spot in the UK in October

Suet comes in pellets, balls or bars, and all of them can give garden birds a boost

The ‘super food’ garden birds will thank you for this September

(Clockwise from top left) A male and female blackcap, a whitethroat, a jay, a nuthatch, and a knot

5 birds you can spot in the UK right now - and where to watch for them

Birds benefit hugely from garden feeders in the winter

How to attract birds to your garden and save money on seed and feeders

Fen raft spider.

Watch: How big are fen raft spiders as species returns to UK

Volunteers hit out after illegal fishing harms swans at Boldon Pond

Fen Raft Spider on the Dyke networks of the Lower Waveney Valley.

Watch: Rat-sized spiders back in UK - they're big enough to hunt fish

Dolphins playfully leap beside boat in Bridlington. Credit: Steve Race Wildlife Photography

Joyful dolphins frolic and leap as they follow boat back to shore

4.5m Cornwall coastal home up for grabs in Omaze prize draw.

Watch: £4.5m Cornwall coastal home up for grabs in Omaze prize draw

Dolphin pod filmed in the water near Bridlington. Credit: Steve Race Wildlife Photography

Watch as pod of dolphins swim alongside boat off scenic coast

A swan has started hanging around at Telford Park School, after its mate died. It appears to find comfort in looking at its reflection in the glass panels on the school building

Grieving swan crosses road every day to stare at its own reflection

Hannah Mills of Team Great Britain. Photo: Clive Mason/Getty Images

Going Green: Get involved and help make a difference

Colder weather drives many birds to seek refuge in gardens (Photo: Ben Andrew/RSPB)

Three ways to throw garden birds a lifeline during the cold snap
Birds and other wildlife need a helping hand as much of the UK experiences a cold snap, the RSPB warns
Amber Allott

January can be a difficult month for wildlife as natural sources of food are in short supply

Top ways gardeners can help wildlife thrive

The nightingale is one of the birds which have increased. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Birds are so important to the UK environment

Robin on a magnolia tree. Photo: Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2023: How to take part

First News: Joy for Jays!

Birds can nest in all manner of places, says the RSPB (photo: Kevin Simmonds (rspb-images.com))

RSPB reveals how helping birds to breed is easier than you may think

First News: Space to nest

RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch returns this month: here's how to take part

The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch returns this month (Credit: rspb-images.com)

Here's how to join the Big Garden Birdwatch 2022

The puffin rescued by RNLI lifeguard Alex Gwynn

Injured puffin rescued from South Shields beach by RNLI lifeguard

These are the animals that hibernate in the UK in winter - and why they do it

Hundreds of protected birds of prey killed by criminals in the UK, RSPB says Aimee Stanton

Invite in the wildlife and make your garden an even better place to be

Attract the birds and the bees to your garden with these RSPB tips

A trio of starlings in song. Picture: Adrian Thomas.

How to get to grips with birdsong for International Dawn Chorus Day

Have you ever wondered why birds sing in the morning? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s why birds sing early in the morning - and the dawn chorus explained

QUIZ: The big bird count - how many can you spot in your garden?

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Are we killing birds with kindness? Three things not to do for our feathered fri...

A little tern and chick. Picture by CK Simmonds

Rare little tern eggs stolen from conservation site

It's better for nature '˜in'

Mortimer Community College students are selling postcards and framed drawings to raise funds for the RSPB.
From left, Ty Turnbull, Cerys Evans, Beth Millwater and Jonathan Russell

South Shields school art project will help RSPB

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Join in the RSPB's Big Graden Birdwatch

Would like to see a friendly chaffinch in your garden? Picture: Ray Kennedy.

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch: What's your favourite bird?

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